These 2 original Bausch and Lomb cinemascope lenes were found in the loft of a cinema along with some posters I acquired. They could do with a good clean with WD40 or something similiar. Grab yourself a slice of cinema history!
NB The lenses were attached to the cinema projector converting the picture to Cinemascope.
For anyone who's interested, here is a brief article on how Fox used Cinemascope to try and counterattack the dawn of TV. Half way down there is a picture of Marilyn Monroe holding a Bausch and Lomb cinemascope lens:
"...Fox used its most powerful sales people to promote CinemaScope. Cinerama didn't have Monroe, Paramount didn't have Monroe, Fox had Monroe and she was in CinemaScope. Did she contribute to the success of Fox's wide screen system over the competition? Most likely, the answer is yes. At right, Marilyn is seen fondling a Bausch & Lomb Type I CinemaScope projection lens, which sold for over $2,800 per pair at a time when American G.I.s were returning from Korea and buying their first homes for $5,000. Hold on to that lens a little tighter, Marilyn!"
http://www.widescreenmuseum.com/Widescreen/wingcs3.htmNot looking for big bucks. £45 for the one with the box or £35 for the second lens.Or I could do a trade for a poster.
NB They're heavy so I will need to get a quote for postage.
